Jawz-on Charter Services 38'
5.0/5 (119 reviews)
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South Harbor Place 55, Waukegan, IL 60085, United States–
Jawz-on Charter Services 38'
Waukegan, IL, United States
–38 ft
6
5.0/5 (119 reviews)
Angler's Choice
Looking for a premier trolling experience out of Waukegan? Step aboard the Jawzon, a 38' Tiara tournament boat rigged with the finest equipment available today. Whether you're chasing King Salmon or Lake Michigan trout, Captain Jim Stepp is your man. As a professional fisherman with over 30 tournament wins and four 'Boat of the Year' titles, Captain Jim brings his competitive edge to every private charter.
He doesn't just find the fish—he shows you exactly how he catches them. Book your trip today and experience a world-class day on the water!
Quick Notes for Your Trip:
Licensing: Everyone 16+ must have a valid local fishing license.
Essentials: Please bring a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and non-spray sunblock.
Refreshments: Moderate alcohol is welcome (please avoid glass bottles and hard liquor).
Looking for a premier trolling experience out of Waukegan? Step aboard the Jawzon, a 38' Tiara tournament boat rigged with the finest equipment available today. Whether you're chasing King Salmon or Lake Michigan trout, Captain Jim Stepp is your man. As a professional fisherman with over 30 tournament wins and four 'Boat of the Year' titles, Captain Jim brings his competitive edge to every private charter.
He doesn't just find the fish—he shows you exactly how he catches them. Book your trip today and experience a world-class day on the water!
Quick Notes for Your Trip:
Licensing: Everyone 16+ must have a valid local fishing license.
Essentials: Please bring a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and non-spray sunblock.
Refreshments: Moderate alcohol is welcome (please avoid glass bottles and hard liquor).
Popular features
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Toilet
Child friendly
Air conditioning
Popular features
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Toilet
Child friendly
Air conditioning
Customer reviews
Rating
5.0
119 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (206)
What anglers say
100%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
99%
Caught fish
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Susan Hokanson
Illinois, US
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Member since 2026
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Great Time for All
6 Hour private weekday 5 person A/M on June 15, 2026 • 5 adults
We had an incredible experience. Three generations of family members had a blast.
Terrific communication from the Captain before our charter and during it.
The captain and his crew were so good at keeping everything running smoothly.
We caught so many big fish, our freezers are stocked!
I would give this charter a 10 out of 10.
Thank you for a great day of family memories
We will definitely be scheduling another charter with Jawzon
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
June 15, 2026
great group of guys as my first mate Matt said that eas a fun trip . thanks fir coming
Katherine Fike
Illinois, US
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Member since 2026
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5.0
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Lifetime memory for all
6 Hr Private Weekday 6 person (AM) on June 9, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child
Everyone caught their limit of coho. 9 & 10 year old's went from Eww to touching the fish, to putting all catches in the cooler and totally interested in the filleting of the fish, not to mention reeling them in. Not everyone was experienced anglers but Jim and Mike explained exactly what we needed to do. There's nothing better than going on an adventure under the leadership of experts to make a lifetime memory. And everyone saying "When can we do this again"
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
June 10, 2026
thank you for coming out it was very memorable for us also really appreciate you choosing Jawzon fishing charters
Phil Plasterer
Indiana, US
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Member since 2026
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5.0
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Not Pirates but Gentlemen with Integrity.
6Hr Private Weekday 3 person (PM) on May 1, 2026 • 3 adults
This boat is better than any ship. The Captain and 1st Mate are NOT pirates, they are Ship Generals. With Integrity and Honor, they conduct themselves professionally. The point is to have fun. My party hit our limit in 1.5hrs. It was perfect timing. Top notch cleanliness. Myself and my buddies were allowed to grab the rods, set the hooks, reel in and even net the fish. CPT Jim is a trustworthy fishing captain. Safety is not neglected. My party understood how to return to dock in case of an emergency where Jim and Mike become casualties. The entire time was stress free and well planned. I highly recommend Jawzon.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
May 3, 2026
lol you were definitely a bunch of pirates , it was very nice having the birthday boy on the boat hope to see you guys again.
Chris Lester
Chicago, IL, US
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Member since 2024
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5.0
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What an awesome trip!
6Hr Private Weekday 4 person (PM) on May 26, 2026 • 4 adults
We maxed out in two hours! Nonstop fishing. 3 on at once multiple times. Caught many Coho, a large Laker and Monster King. Captain Jim is very knowledgeable, professional and takes pride in his business. Would highly recommend to anyone. My 3 rd Lake Michigan charter and by far the best. Love the boat, textured non slip deck is great for kids. Very clean. Will be returning to Jawzon Charters in the future. Thanks Jim!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
May 26, 2026
you have a wonderful family and you guys are welcome back anytime. Hope you had fun at Mars cheese castle.
Malachi Avila
California, US
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Member since 2026
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5.0
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GREATNESS
6Hr Private Weekend 4 person (AM) on May 23, 2026 • 6 adults
We just got finished with a charter with five of us and I will say the captain and his crew did not disappoint whatsoever. We caught the 25 fish total with a max five fish per person and it was one of the best fishing charter experiences I’ve had in a very long time. I highly recommend this if you’re trying to get out on the waters to anyone with kids grown-ups whoever.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
May 24, 2026
You guys were a blast ti have on the Jawzon hope to see you again thank you
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6 Hr Private Weekday 2 person (AM)
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 9 - Sep 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $700
Entire boat: 2 people
US $700
Entire boat: 2 people
6Hr Private Weekday 2 person (copy)
6 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Sep 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $700
Entire boat: 2 people
US $700
Entire boat: 2 people
6Hr Private Weekday 2 person (PM)
6 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 9 - Sep 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $700
Entire boat: 2 people
US $700
Entire boat: 2 people
6Hr Private Weekday 3 person (AM)
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 9 - Sep 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $750
Entire boat: up to 3 people
US $750
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6Hr Private Weekday 3 person (PM)
6 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 9 - Sep 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $750
Entire boat: up to 3 people
US $750
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hr Private 2 person A/M
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 15 - Oct 31
US $800
Entire boat: 2 people
US $800
Entire boat: 2 people
6Hr Private Weekday 4 person (AM)
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 9 - Sep 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hr Private 2 person P/M
6 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Sep 15 - Oct 31
US $800
Entire boat: 2 people
US $800
Entire boat: 2 people
6Hr Private Weekday 4 person (PM)
6 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 9 - Sep 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6Hr Private Weekend 4 person (AM)
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 9 - Sep 15 (Sat, Sun)
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour private weekday 5 person A/M
6 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Sep 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $850
Entire boat: up to 5 people
US $850
Entire boat: up to 5 people
6Hr Private Weekend 4 person (PM)
6 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 9 - Sep 15 (Sat, Sun)
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hr Private Weekday 6 person (AM)
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 9 - Sep 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hr Private Weekday 6 person (PM)
6 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 9 - Sep 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Private Weekend 5 person P/M
6 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Sep 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $900
Entire boat: up to 5 people
US $900
Entire boat: up to 5 people
6Hr Private Weekend 6 person (AM)
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 9 - Sep 15 (Sat, Sun)
US $950
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $950
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6Hr Private Weekend 6 person (PM)
6 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 9 - Sep 15 (Sat, Sun)
US $950
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $950
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews
Rating
5.0
119 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (206)
What anglers say
100%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
99%
Caught fish
All reviews (119)
Filter
Sort by: Featured
Frequently mentioned
Showing 1 – 5 of 119 reviews
Susan Hokanson
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great Time for All
6 Hour private weekday 5 person A/M on June 15, 2026 • 5 adults
We had an incredible experience. Three generations of family members had a blast.
Terrific communication from the Captain before our charter and during it.
The captain and his crew were so good at keeping everything running smoothly.
We caught so many big fish, our freezers are stocked!
I would give this charter a 10 out of 10.
Thank you for a great day of family memories
We will definitely be scheduling another charter with Jawzon
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
June 15, 2026
great group of guys as my first mate Matt said that eas a fun trip . thanks fir coming
Katherine Fike
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Lifetime memory for all
6 Hr Private Weekday 6 person (AM) on June 9, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child
Everyone caught their limit of coho. 9 & 10 year old's went from Eww to touching the fish, to putting all catches in the cooler and totally interested in the filleting of the fish, not to mention reeling them in. Not everyone was experienced anglers but Jim and Mike explained exactly what we needed to do. There's nothing better than going on an adventure under the leadership of experts to make a lifetime memory. And everyone saying "When can we do this again"
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
June 10, 2026
thank you for coming out it was very memorable for us also really appreciate you choosing Jawzon fishing charters
Phil Plasterer
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Not Pirates but Gentlemen with Integrity.
6Hr Private Weekday 3 person (PM) on May 1, 2026 • 3 adults
This boat is better than any ship. The Captain and 1st Mate are NOT pirates, they are Ship Generals. With Integrity and Honor, they conduct themselves professionally. The point is to have fun. My party hit our limit in 1.5hrs. It was perfect timing. Top notch cleanliness. Myself and my buddies were allowed to grab the rods, set the hooks, reel in and even net the fish. CPT Jim is a trustworthy fishing captain. Safety is not neglected. My party understood how to return to dock in case of an emergency where Jim and Mike become casualties. The entire time was stress free and well planned. I highly recommend Jawzon.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
May 3, 2026
lol you were definitely a bunch of pirates , it was very nice having the birthday boy on the boat hope to see you guys again.
Chris Lester
Chicago, IL, US
Member since 2024
0
5.0
Verified
New
What an awesome trip!
6Hr Private Weekday 4 person (PM) on May 26, 2026 • 4 adults
We maxed out in two hours! Nonstop fishing. 3 on at once multiple times. Caught many Coho, a large Laker and Monster King. Captain Jim is very knowledgeable, professional and takes pride in his business. Would highly recommend to anyone. My 3 rd Lake Michigan charter and by far the best. Love the boat, textured non slip deck is great for kids. Very clean. Will be returning to Jawzon Charters in the future. Thanks Jim!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
May 26, 2026
you have a wonderful family and you guys are welcome back anytime. Hope you had fun at Mars cheese castle.
Malachi Avila
California, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
GREATNESS
6Hr Private Weekend 4 person (AM) on May 23, 2026 • 6 adults
We just got finished with a charter with five of us and I will say the captain and his crew did not disappoint whatsoever. We caught the 25 fish total with a max five fish per person and it was one of the best fishing charter experiences I’ve had in a very long time. I highly recommend this if you’re trying to get out on the waters to anyone with kids grown-ups whoever.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
May 24, 2026
You guys were a blast ti have on the Jawzon hope to see you again thank you
FAQs about Jawz-on Charter Services 38'
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
1988
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Tiara
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 400HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots